Financial Aid

 FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST

Click here for a checklist to follow when applying for Financial Aid.

FEDERAL STUDENT AID LOAN PROGRAMS FACT SHEET

To view the Federal Student Aid Loan Programs Fact Sheet for 2011-2012 click here.

Federal Financial Aid

The most common type of financial aid is in the form of Federal Financial Aid.  There are several programs offered.  Students who wish to apply for federal financial aid must meet the eligibility requirements for the program they wish to participate in. 

Eligibility for federal programs are determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Basic requirements include:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be enrolled or enrolling in a degree or certificate program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Types of Federal Student Aid

There are three types of federal student aid.  The three types are grants, work study, and loans.  By clicking on the links below you can find out about the different types of student aid.

• Grants
• Work Study
• Loans 

How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

In order to apply for federal financial aid students need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The FAFSA form is available in the counseling office or by visiting the FAFSA website at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 

If students are planning on applying online, they must first have a PIN number.  Students can register for a PIN number at http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/.  Once students have they PIN number, they are ready to fill out the online form.  The online application for student aid opens on January 1st for the upcoming school year. 

For more information about the steps involved in applying for federal financial aid, please click on the link below or by clicking on the link in the column on the left.

• Applying for Federal Financial Aid

Facts on Financial Aid

 Get the Facts on Financial Aid Powerpoint available here